Mindy Street Seated on JCCU1 Board
Mindy Street was appointed to the Jasper County Community Unit 1 Board of Education to fill the seat of her husband, the late Rob Street.
Categories : Community
Free Republic Pickup for City of Newton Residents
The residents of the City of Newton will have an opportunity to dispose of the following bulk items on November 1st in conjunction with the contract with Republic Services and Newton. This is open to all residents within the city regardless of whether they have services with Republic.
Categories : Obituaries
LeRoy Edward Schackmann, age 65
LeRoy Edward Schackmann, age 65 LeRoy Edward Schackmann, age 65, of Newton, Illinois, went to be with the Lord at 10:30 AM – Sunday, October 20, 2019, at his home, surrounded by family. A eulogy celebrating LeRoy’s life will be read at 10:15 AM – Thursday, October 24, 2019, at
Categories : Community
Leaf Collection in City of Newton
The City of Newton’s Street Department will begin vacuuming leaves along the city streets on November 1, Monday-Friday, until end of November or into first week of December if required for extended season. The leaves must be on the roadside of the ditch near the street or at the edge of the
Categories : Community
Public Notice about November Finance Meeting for County Board
Public Notice: Due to the Veterans Day Holiday (Monday, November 11, 2019), the Jasper County Finance Committee will meet on a special date, Friday, November 8, 2019 at 8:30 a.m. in the Board Room of the Japer County Office Building. Jason Warfel Finance Chairman
Categories : Sports
JCJH Girls Basketball Stats October 7 through October 18
10/7/19 vs. Cumberland 7th Grade – 40-20 Camryn Martin – 13 points; 5 steals and 3 assists. Addyson O’Dell – 7 points; 3 rebounds and 2 assists. 8th Grade – 37-27 Brooke Schafer – 10 points and 3 steals. Emma Nadler – 4 points and 8 rebounds. Macy Barthelemy 4
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Veteran’s Day Flag Information for Drop Off
Veteran’s Day flags need to be at the American Legion in Newton or at the Ste. Marie Bank by November 4. The Legion is open from 2 pm to 8 pm Monday through Saturday and the bank during normal business hours. Be sure to provide your name and phone number
PTO Thank You
The Newton Elementary PTO would like to thank everyone who participated, helped with, or donated toward our Eagle Challenge Color Run. We appreciate all of your continued support of our children and our schools!!
Categories : Community
Dibbie Dabbles Floristry and Gifts Opens in Newton
When we emailed over questions about her grand opening and her floral shop, Debra Whitehurst answered them so eloquently, we chose to simply allow her to tell you about her new business, Dibbie Dabbles. “I have always dreamed of starting my own flower shop. I feel my business will add